GS 61 Forked photoelectric sensor

Dimensioned drawing
50111253-02
en 07-2016/01

3mm

10 - 30 V
DC 10 kHz

 Optical forked photoelectric sensor with

3mm mouth width for exact detection of
labels on base material
This LED has no function on the GS 61 with potentiometer
 Simple sensitivity adjustment via multiturn
potentiometer or optionally via teach-in
function
 NEW – slim-line design (reduced fork
height) for installation directly on the
dispensing edge
 NEW – Removable operating head for easy
parameter adjustment without tools
 NEW – Smallest dimensions of all industrial A Label centre position
forked photoelectric sensors with an B Control element
excellent price / performance ratio C Knurled knob (removable)
 NEW – Easy adjustment via lockable teach D D1: horizontal connector, D2: vertical connector, D3: cable
E Mounting device BT-GS6X; BT-GS6X.L
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button or teach input

F Optical axis
G Indicator diodes
H Teach button

Electrical connection
IP 65 Connector, 4-pin Connector, 3-pin

Accessories:
(available separately)
Cable Connector, 5-pin
 Mounting device BT-GS6X
(Part No. 50110803)
 Mounting device BT-GS6X.L
(Part No. 50112215)
 Mounting device BT-GS6X.H
(Part No. 50123869) / /

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Specifications Marking on the

Physical data sensor
Mouth width 3mm  Align the label tape
Mouth depth 40mm
Label width ≥ 2mm according to the sensor’s
Label gap ≥ 2mm marker "Label centre
Light source 940nm (infrared light) position".
Switching frequency max. 10kHz
Conveyor speed with teach-in ≤ 20m/min (0.3m/s)
Typ. response time 50μs
Repeatability see diagrams
Delay before start-up ≤ 300ms acc. to IEC 60947-5-2
Electrical data
Operating voltage UB 1) 10 … 30VDC (incl. residual ripple)
Residual ripple ≤ 15% of UB
Open-circuit current ≤ 30mA
Switching output 2) …/6 1 push-pull switching output
switching signal in the label gap Pin 4: PNP gap signal, NPN label signal
…/6D 1 push-pull switching output
signal on the label Pin 4: PNP label signal, NPN gap signal
Signal voltage high/low ≥ (UB -2V)/≤ 2V
Output current ≤ 100mA
Capacitive load ≤ 0.2μF 3)
Indicators
Green LED ready
Green LED, flashing teach-in activated Diagrams
Yellow LED switching signal in the label gap Repeatability as a function
Red LED (GS 61/… .2… only) teach error / function error of the conveyor speed
Mechanical data ±50
±45

Repeatability [μm]
Housing base PC plastic, black RAL 9005 ±40
±35
Upper part of housing PC plastic, red RAL 3000 ±30
Optics PC plastic ±25
±20
Weight 20g with connector ±15
±10
70g with cable ±5
Connection type M8 connector, 4-pin, or 0
0 50 100 150 200
M8 connector, 3-pin, or
cable 2m (cross section 5 x 0.2mm²) Conveyor speed [m/min]
Tightening torque of fastening screws max. 3Nm
Environmental data
Ambient temp. (operation/storage) -20°C … +60°C/-30°C … +70°C
Protective circuit 4) 1, 2
VDE safety class III
Protection class IP 65 with mounted connector
Standards applied IEC 60947-5-2
Certifications UL 508, CSA C22.2 No.14-13 1) 5)
1) For UL applications: for use in class 2 circuits according to NEC only
2) The push-pull switching outputs must not be connected in parallel
3) Max. permissible input capacitance of a consumer connected to the switching output that can be switched
without activation of short-circuit-current limiting.
4) 1=polarity reversal protection, 2=short-circuit protection for all outputs
5) These proximity switches shall be used with UL Listed Cable assemblies rated 30V, 0.5A min,
in the field installation, or equivalent (categories: CYJV/CYJV7 or PVVA/PVVA7)

Order guide Remarks

The sensors listed here are preferred types; current information at www.leuze.com. Operate in accordance with
intended use!
Designation Part No.
 This product is not a safety sensor
Teach-In GS61/6.2-S8 501 10108 and is not intended as personnel
GS61/6D.2-S8 501 10109 protection.
 The product may only be put into
GS61/6.2-S8V 501 10763 operation by competent persons.
GS61/6D.2-S8V 501 10764  Only use the product in accor-
dance with the intended use.
GS61/6.2-S8.3 501 10765
GS61/6D.2-S8.3 501 10766
GS61/6.2 501 10767
GS61/6D.2 501 10768
Potentiometer GS61/6-S8 501 10110
GS61/6D-S8 501 10111
GS61/6-S8V 501 10112
GS61/6D-S8V 501 10113
GS61/6-S8.3 501 10761
GS61/6D-S8.3 501 10762
GS61/6 501 10769
GS61/6D 501 10770

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Type key

G S 6 1 / 6 D . 2 - S 8 V . 3

Operating principle
GS Forked sensor, optical

Series
61 Small series with excellent price / performance ratio

Output function
/6 Push-pull output: PNP signal in the label gap, NPN signal on the label
/6D Push-pull output: PNP signal on the label, NPN signal in the label gap

Configuration
N/A Potentiometer adjustment
.2 Teach button on the device
.3 Teach button on the device and teach input

Electrical connection
N/A Device with cable, standard length 2000mm, cable outlet at 45°
-S8 M8 connector, 4-pin, horizontal plug outlet
-S8V M8 connector, 4-pin, vertical plug outlet
-S8.3 M8 connector, 3-pin, horizontal plug outlet
-S8V.3 M8 connector, 3-pin, vertical plug outlet
,200-S12 200mm cable with M12 connector, 5-pin, cable outlet at 45°

Sensor adjustment via potentiometer for GS 61

Notice: A removable operating head is plugged on the potentiometer in ex works. This can be used Top view of sensor with
to manually adjust the forked photoelectric sensor without the use of a tool. If this is not desired, operating head plugged.
the operating head can be pulled off – a screwdriver is then necessary for making adjustments.
Detach operating head;
The following description applies to a forked photoelectric sensor with switching signal in the label use screwdriver if
necessary.
gap (GS 61/6…). For device versions with switching signal on the label (GS 61/6D…), the LED indi-
cators are inverted.
Preparation: Remove one or more labels from the base material and advance this blank area into
the sensor.
- If the yellow OUT LED does not switch on when the blank area is encountered, increase the
sensitivity by turning the potentiometer clockwise until the yellow OUT LED switches on.
- Starting from this setting, turn the potentiometer clockwise another approx. one half turn.
- Now advance the label tape so that a label is in the sensor.
- If set correctly, the yellow OUT LED must now switch off. Reduce the sensitivity by turning
counterclockwise if the LED remains on.
- Finished: if set correctly, the LED changes between gap and label.

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Short instructions for sensor adjustment via teach button for GS 61/… (with Teach)
Standard function
Normal operation after switch-on

ON LED - green = ready

OUT LED - yellow = switching output
WARN LED - red = warning

Teach-in (level 1)
Can be performed either with dynamic teaching
(described in the following) or with static teaching
Green ON LED and yellow OUT LED
flash simultaneously 3 x per sec.
Move several labels through the sensor
≥2 s Briefly press the button again to end the teach event
Red WARN LED is off
if teach is error-free

Setting switching behaviour (Level 2)

Setting the switching output:
Signal in the gap/signal on the label
Green ON LED and yellow OUT LED
flash alternately 3 x per sec.
Release the button, green ON LED continues to flash

≥7 s OUT LED - yellow: on=signal in the gap

off=signal on the label
Pressing the button briefly once more terminates the setting
with the currently indicated switching behaviour

= function lockable through constant application of UB on the teach input (for devices with teach input only)

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Standard function for GS 61/… (with Teach)

During operation the sensor is always in this function. The sensor detects label gaps with high precision
and speed. This is indicated by the yellow LED and the switching output.
Indicators:
ON LED - green Constantly ON when operating voltage is applied.
OUT LED - yellow Indicates the switching signal. LED is ON if the sensor detects label gaps.
The display is independent of the output setting.
WARN LED - red Is OFF if operation is error-free. If the "Control limit reached" message appears or if
the last teach event was faulty, the red LED illuminates.
Operation
The teach button must be pressed for at least 2 seconds to operate the device. The button can be electri-
cally disabled to prevent accidental operation.

Sensor adjustment (Teach-In) via teach button for GS 61/… (with Teach)
Manual teach while label tape is passing through (dynamic)
Preparation: Insert label tape into the sensor.
 Press the teach button until green and yellow LEDs flash simultaneously.
 Release teach button. ≥ 2s
 During the teach event, the switching output is frozen in the most recently valid
state prior to teaching. The green and the
 Advance the label tape at a maximum speed of 20m/min through the sensor so yellow LEDs flash
that at least 3 … 7 labels pass through the sensor. simultaneously
 Press the button briefly once more to terminate the teach event, the sensor goes approx. 3x per sec.
into standard mode.
3 … 7 label gaps should be advanced through the sensor in order to achieve stable
switching points.
If the teach event is faulty (e.g. transmission with insufficiently thick base material), the red LED illuminates, the green and yellow
LEDs flash rapidly. For error acknowledgment, briefly press the teach button and repeat the teach event. If the error cannot be
rectified, the label material cannot be detected with the GS 61/… .2…

Manual teach if the label tape cannot be advanced (static)

Preparation: Remove one or more labels from the base material and advance this blank
area into the sensor.
≥ 2s
 Press the teach button until green and yellow LEDs flash simultaneously.
 Release teach button. The green and the
 During the teach event, the switching output is frozen in the most recently valid yellow LEDs flash
state prior to teaching. simultaneously
 Press the button briefly once more to terminate the teach event, the sensor goes approx. 3x per sec.
into standard mode.
If the teach event is faulty (e.g. transmission with insufficiently thick base material), the red
LED illuminates, the green and yellow LEDs flash rapidly. For error acknowledgment,
briefly press the teach button and repeat the teach event. If the error cannot be rectified,
the label material cannot be detected with the GS 61/… .2…

Adjusting the switching behaviour of the switching output (signal in the label gap/on the label)
 Press the teach button until green and yellow LEDs flash alternately.
> 7s
 Release the teach button - the green LED continues to flash, the yellow LED
alternates slowly between ON and OFF.
 Yellow LED ON = output switches in the label gap The green and the
Yellow LED OFF = output switches on the label. yellow LEDs flash
alternately
 If the button is pressed again while the LED is ON, the device switches in the
label gap. For control purposes, the switching behaviour is displayed as long as approx. 3x per sec.
the button is pressed. If the output is to switch on the label, the button must be
pressed while the LED is OFF.
 Finished.

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Sensor adjustment (Teach-In) via teach input for GS 61/… (with Teach)
The following description applies to PNP switching logic!
UTeach not connected Internal pull-down resistor pulls Teach button can be operated;
the input down to zero all functions adjustable
UTeach low ≤ 2V Low level Teach button can be operated;
all functions adjustable
UTeach high ≥ 8V High level Teach button disabled;
button has no function
UTeach > 2V … < 8V Not permitted
The device setting is stored in a fail-safe way. A reconfiguration following voltage interruption or switch-off is thus not required.

Line teach while label tape is passing through

Preparation: Insert the label tape in the correct position in the sensor (align the middle of the tape to the sensor marking).

Button disabled 20 ms … ∞ 1100 … 1900ms 50 ms … ∞ 50 ms Button disabled

Button enabled Button enabled after 3s

t
Pulse only Activation of the teach-in: The rising edge starts the teach event. The green and yellow The teach event is concluded with the falling
necessary if a LEDs flash alternately 3x per second as long as the signal is edge.
low-level was Action starts with the falling edge: high.
50ms after the falling edge, the sensor returns to
applied previ- tTeach = 1100 … 1900ms Advance the label tape so that several label gaps pass the normal operation.
ously sensor, thereby allowing the teach values to be determined. The teach button is enabled again after max. 3s.

The red LED lights if a teach error occurs (e.g. the label cannot be reliably detected due to insufficient signals).
Regardless of the state, the green LED is on when the teach event is terminated, the yellow LED indicates the current switching
state.

Line teach if the label tape cannot be advanced (static teaching)

Preparation: Remove one or more labels from the base material and place this blank area in the sensor. The label tape must now
not be advanced further.
The process is identical to the line teach with moving label tape.

Adjusting the switching behavior of the switching output – light/dark switching

Button disabled 20 ms … ∞ 2100 … 3000ms 20 … 900ms 1100 … 2000ms Button disabled

Button enabled Button enabled after 3s

t
Pulse only Activation of the teach switching Switching output switches in the label gap (20 … 900ms) The teach event is concluded with the falling
necessary if a output: Switching output switches on the label (1100 … 2000ms) edge.
low-level was
applied previ- Action starts with the falling edge: 50ms after the falling edge, the sensor returns to
ously normal operation.
tTeach = 2100 … 3000ms
The teach button is enabled again after max. 3s.

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Locking the teach button via the teach input

GS 61/… (with Teach)
A static high signal on the teach input locks the teach button on the device
so that no manual operation is possible (e.g. protection against erroneous
operation or manipulation).
If the teach input is not connected or if there is a static low signal, the button
is enabled and can be operated freely.

Notices for integrating the sensor in a control concept

If the sensor is taught externally via a control, it may be necessary to receive acknowledgment from the sensor with respect to
its current teach state. Use the following chart for this purpose:
Operating mode Reaction from sensor
Dispensing mode Dynamic output signal: alternates between gap and label
Teach Static output signal: the state prior to teaching is frozen
Teach OK Output signal is dynamic again
Teach faulty Output signal is dynamic again - repeat teach event if necessary

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Mounting with mounting device BT-GS6X or BT-GS6X.L

The BT-GS6X or BT-GS6X.L are necessary if mounting compatibility with the GS 06 forked photo-
electric sensor is desired. When using, ensure secure seating (tighten set screw).

Maintenance information
The GS 61 forked photoelectric sensor is largely maintenance free. Depending on the environmental conditions and the used
materials, it may be necessary from time to time to clean the transparent parts in the lower and upper fork of the forked photo-
electric sensor. We recommend using a soft, moist cloth for this purpose. To protect the surface, cleaning agents containing
solvents should not be used for transparent parts.

Environmental durability
The used materials feature very good resistance to weak acids and bases as well as to UV exposure. Contact with organic sol-
vents is possible only to a limited extent and only for short times. Resistance to chemicals and oils must be determined on a case-
by-case basis.

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